“Kind of bean that pairs well with a nice Chianti, per Hannibal Lecter” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.FAVA is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Kind of bean that pairs well with a nice Chianti, per Hannibal Lecter”. It was last seen in the puzzle of November 5, 2025, where it runs at 54 Down and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.